Praline Pecans and Cranberry Mix Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 250 F and grease a 13×9 baking pan; set it aside for later use.
2. Cover a large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil; the will help with easy cleanup.
3. Spread 3 1/2 cups pecan halves in a single layer on the prepared baking pan.
4. In a small microwavable bowl, combine 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, then give it a stir.
5. Continue microwaving for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the mixture is boiling rapidly.
6. Remove from the microwave and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda until everything is well blended.
7. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the pecan halves, stirring until they are all coated.
8. Bake the pecans in the oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes using a wooden spoon to ensure even baking.
9. As soon as the baking time is up, IMMEDIATELY transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading the pecans evenly over the foil with a lightly greased spatula.
10. Allow the mixture to cool completely before breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
11. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pecans with 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries.
12. Store the mixture in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or consider dividing it among cute cellophane gift bags and sealing them with a twist tie.